A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2655457 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2656847 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2655332 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2117 time: 2019-05-31 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd57bcf7f0ff44ac10e2adafdfbaee5324769790569c277234edea753c6696782Block Operator
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